A.C.T.’s Fall Celebration

Photos by Drew Altizer Photography

December 4, 2018

Less than a minute

November 15

Sheila E.

The American Conservatory Theater gathered an eclectic crowd of actors, appreciators and patrons at the St. Joseph’s Art Society for its fall gala. The highlight of the night was a high-energy performance by the legendary drummer and musician Sheila E., who drew the crowd out of their seats and onto the dance floor with help from her band. The celebration honored the organization’s new artistic director, Pam MacKinnon, and executive director, Jennifer Bielstein, welcoming them to the City. Other well-known actors like EllenBurstyn, BD Wong and JuddHirsch presented, saying wonderful things about MacKinnon, Bielstein and the art of theater. The lively event raised $900,000 for future A.C.T. programming.